FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2023·4 min readWe Still Don’t Know Which Factors Most Affect Cognitive Decline as We AgeFindings of a new study suggest more research needs to be done to identify the major factors contributing to the rate of cognitive decline associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 7, 2023·8 min readHow Old Is Your Brain, Really?Deep learning technology can accurately reflect a person's risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease based on brain age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 3, 2023·5 min readA Brain Game May Predict Your Risk of InfectionFindings reveal how a person's cognitive performance prior to viral exposure can predict the severity of symptoms once the virus develops.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·6 min readExercise and Mindfulness Don’t Appear to Boost Cognitive Function in Older AdultsWhile exercise and mindfulness help older adults stay physically fit and mentally well, they may not have such a strong beneficial impact on cognition as previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·December 7, 2022·2 min readDoes Persistent Pain Impact Older Adults’ Physical Function, Cognition, and Well-Being?Persistent pain, which is common in those over the age of 65, was linked to meaningful declines in physical function and well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2022·4 min readNovel Deep Learning Method May Help Predict Cognitive FunctionA novel deep learning method that uses graph convolutional neural networks (gCNNs) can predict cognitive function based on the brain's size and structure. The algorithm may provide insights into the relationship between brain morphology and different cognitive functions, as well as declines in cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 24, 2022·4 min readOxytocin Derivative Improves Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’sAn intranasally delivered oxytocin derivative helped improve cognitive function and reduced cognitive impairment in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 16, 2022·5 min readDiet Could Play a Role in Cognitive Function Across Diverse Races and EthnicitiesBlood metabolites related to sugars were associated with older adults' global cognitive function across different races and ethnicities.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 12, 2022·5 min readPoor Diet and Household Chaos May Impair Young Children’s Cognitive SkillsIn young children, poor nutrition coupled with living in a chaotic environment may be detrimental to cognitive and executive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2022·3 min readUncovering Links Between Determination, Grit and Cognitive FunctionPeople who are more determined, or express more "grit" have different patterns of cognitive performance, researchers say. However, having more grit does not necessarily translate into having better cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2022·4 min readWalking Gives the Brain a ‘Step-Up’ in Function for SomeFor some, cognitive performance on tasks improves while walking via a change in the use of neural resources.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 12, 2022·4 min readFamily Size May Influence Cognitive Functioning in Later LifeHaving three or more children was associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline later in life.Read More
